070209-N-4010S-110 Pacific Ocean (Feb. 9, 2007) - Four AV-8B Harriers prepare for flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during spring patrol off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) operating from Sasebo, Japan. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ty Swartz (RELEASED) US Navy 070209-N-4010S-110 Four AV-8B Harriers prepare for flight operations aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during spring patrol off the coast of Okinawa, Japan

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